Overview
- India won 3-1 in the 9–16 classification in Santiago, with goals by Hina Bano (14'), Sunelita Toppo (24') and Ishika (31'), while Eloise Moat scored for Wales (52').
- The team controlled play with 14 circle penetrations in the first half and a high press that kept Wales pinned back.
- Goalkeeper Nidhi preserved parity early by saving a Welsh penalty stroke before India seized control.
- The victory keeps India in the race for ninth place, with Uruguay up next on December 9.
- Hina Bano’s strike moved her to joint-second on the tournament scoring chart with five goals, behind Dutch leader Noor van den Nieuwehnhof on seven.